PERFORMANCE TASK IN ENGLISH 10
As your final requirement for this quarter, develop and present a compelling speech. The
purpose of this task is to enhance your skills in argumentative writing and speech delivery. You
will be creating a speech that aims to convince or persuade your audience on any topic of your
choice.
This task is designed to not only improve your writing and speaking skills but also
provide an opportunity for self-expression, so have fun with your speech task!
Topic Selection:
Choose a topic about which you are enthusiastic or that has personal relevance for you. It could
be something you truly care about however, if you can't think of any, these are some ideas:
· Using animals for scientific research is inhumane.
· Should there be world population control?
· Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone
· Euthanasia should be legalized.
· Both parents should assume equal responsibility in raising a child
· Should parents be held responsible for actions of their children?
· Democracy is the best form of government.
· Should the death penalty exist?
· Homosexual couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples.
· Plastic surgery should be illegal for anyone under 18.
· Abortions should be legal in cases of rape and incest.
· Does religion cause war?
· Voting should be compulsory for all citizens.
· Popular literature is not as valuable as classical literature.
· Why books are better than their movies.
· Does age matter in relationships?
· Choice of clothing reflect who you are
Speech Duration:
Your speech should be between 3 to 5 minutes long. Practice to ensure that you stay within this
time frame.
Speech Structure:
Organize your speech with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
Introduction: Capture the audience's attention and introduce your topic.
Body: Present your main points with supporting details or examples.
Conclusion: Summarize your key points. End with a call to action or a thought-
provoking statement.
Submission
Submit your written speech on the day of your actual performance (January 22-23 2024).
Format for the Written output
Observe proper format of the essay. (TNR 12, 1.5 spacing, and printed in a short bond paper)
Evaluation Criteria:
You will be assessed on content, organization, delivery, engagement, and overall impact. A
rubric will be provided for detailed feedback
Rubric for Evaluating Your Written Speech:
Use this rubric to assess the quality of your written output:
CATEGORY (5 points) (4-3 points) (3-2 points) (1 point)
Focus or The thesis statement The thesis statement The thesis statement The thesis statement
Thesis names the topic of the names the topic of the outlines some or all of does not name the
Statement essay and outlines the essay. the main points to be topic and does not
main points to be discussed but does not preview what will be
discussed. name the topic. discussed.
Support for Gives clear supporting Outlines supporting Gives 1 or 2 weak Does not give
the claims with supporting claims in but may claims that does not convincing claims in
argument reasons. overlook important support argument or support of
reasons. irrelevant reasons. argument. .
Evidences All of the evidence and Most of the evidence At least one of the Evidence and
and examples are specific, and examples are pieces of evidence and examples are not
Examples relevant and explanations specific, relevant and example is relevant and relevant and or are
are given that show how explanations are has an explanation that not explained.
each piece of evidence given that show how shows how that piece
supports the author’s each piece of of evidence supports
position. . evidence supports the the authors position.
authors;s position.
Opposing Discusses the ideas Discusses the reasons Says that there are Does not
Ideas against overall argument against argument or reasons against the acknowledge or
or supporting claims and supporting claim but argument but does not discuss the reasons
explain why it is valid leaves some reasons discuss any against the argument
anyway. out or do not explain specifically. or supporting claim.
why the claim still
stands
Transition A variety of thoughtful Transitions show how Some transitions work The transition
transitions are used. ideas are connected, well, but some between ideas are
They clearly show how but there is little connections between unclear or
ideas are connected variety. ideas are fuzzy. nonexistent.
Convention Writer uses correct Writer generally uses Writer has enough Numerous errors
grammar, spelling, and correct conventions, errors in essay o make writer’s essay
punctuation. may have a couple of distract a reader. hard to read.
errors that could be
easily fixed.
Voice and Writer appears to care Tone is present but is Writing is bland or Writing lacks a tone.
Tone about the argument and not distinctive. Need indistinctive. Does not The reader was not
has a definitive tone. to appeal more to the attempt to appeal to the considered. It may be
Appeals to the reader’s audience. reader’s emotions or either too formal or
emotion, reason, credible reasoning. informal for the
argument, and facts. audience.
